Basic Preparation Instructions for Bulgur

Basic Preparation Instructions for Bulgur

If you’re curious about how to cook bulgur wheat, you’ve come to the right spot! Bulgur wheat is a delicious and nutritious addition to your diet and is super easy to cook. With this recipe, you’ll be ready to eat in 15 minutes or less. Our quick-cooking Red Bulgur is made from cracked wheat berries that are separated into small pieces and then par-cooked, making it easy for you to cook up in a pinch! 

Bulgur is a common ingredient in the traditional Middle Eastern salad known as tabbouleh, which typically combines lemon juice, olive oil, parsley and tomato. You can also use bulgur for pilafs with garlic, fresh herbs and raisins. Add it to muffins, bread, meatballs and meatloaf or toss it into salads for an extra boost of flavor.

Like many of its whole grain relatives, bulgur wheat is a nutritional powerhouse. There are 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per ¼ cup serving, as well as vitamins and minerals like calcium and iron. 

To make your bulgur on the stovetop, simply combine with water, bring to a boil, cover, simmer and cook until tender (about 12 minutes). You can also pre-soak your bulgur by placing it in a bowl and adding 1 cup boiling water. Stir and let stand for 1 hour, then drain off any excess liquid. 

Now that you know how to cook bulgur, you can dive into a variety of versatile and tasty bulgur recipes! Browse through our library to find both classic and creative ways to enjoy this hearty grain. This Tabbouleh recipe can be found on our bags of bulgur and is the perfect way to use up all that extra parsley! Bulgur combines with mint, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh lemon juice and more for a lovely and refreshing salad. For a grain bowl breakfast, try this Breakfast Bulgur and Millet Grain Bowl. This delicious bowl is made with bulgur, millet, veggies and eggs. Once mixed, top it off with avocado and tamari or soy sauce. You’re in for a savory treat!
Servings
4 servings
Prep time
4 minutes
Cook time
12 minutes
Passive time
n/a

Ingredients

Instructions

Stovetop
  1. Combine bulgur and water in a pot. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid and fluff bulgur with a fork.
Pre-Soak
  1. Place bulgur in bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water, stir and let stand 1 hour. Drain off an excess liquid.

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